University of Michigan CREATE Center

The CREATE Center fosters community-based research on equity, activism, and transformative education among university-based researchers and community advocates.

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Thank you to the many dozens of folks who helped make the event fun, enriching, and affirming! #CREATE4edjustice (2/2)

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After two years of having great online, hybrid, and community-based events, we excitedly hosted our first, fully in-person School of Education Meet & Greet gathering for students, staff, faculty, and community partners. (1/2)

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We hope to see you next week on Monday, October 31st for our Meet and Greet event from 11:30 am to 1 pm in the SOE Tribute Room! RSVP here: https://t.co/gn2BKLavt7

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Please RSVP using the link below. Brief remarks will begin at 12:10 pm, but we look forward to seeing you whenever it’s convenient!

https://t.co/N2apYtAnER

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Mural: Artist, Sarah Ortegon, Denver, CO; photo taken by Tonya Kneff-Chang (3/3)

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Today we honor Indigenous People’s Day and shine light on the phenomenal work and mission of RISE, The Research for Indigenous Social Action and Equity Center, here at the University of Michigan. (1/3)

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RISE “connect(s) researchers, artists, and activists to develop innovative ways of putting research into action to achieve equity for Indigenous Peoples throughout society. For more information, see https://t.co/AfvLYjkVDj
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Save the date - Monday, October 31! RSVP here: https://t.co/N2apYtAnER

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To get involved and learn more about the many significant cultural, research, and anti-racist organizing events happening now through Oct 15 in honor of Latinx heritage, please see https://t.co/R9nGIJbGWh #CREATE4edjustice #insolidarity ¡Adelante! (2/2)

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Vamos Pa’lante: Juntos Iluminamos el Camino de Liberacion (We Press On: Together We Light the Path to Liberation)! This is the theme of U-M’s Latinx Heritage Month. (1/2)

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#CREATE4edjustice

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This week we recognize the many contributions of our CREATE Center affiliates—a talented group of educators, researchers, and justice-driven advocates. We appreciate their ongoing contributions to the Center's community-based research, scholarship, programming & advocacy.

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We look forward to Mara drawing upon her high school teaching experience and dedication to advocating for youth and communities to enrich CREATE's initiatives. Welcome Mara! (2/2)

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This week we welcome the addition of our new graduate student research assistant, Mara Johnson, to the CREATE Center team. Mara is currently pursuing her doctorate, with a focus on Educational Foundations and Policy, at the University of Michigan School of Education. (1/2)

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For everyone, we offer a resource for understanding the teacher shortage crisis below. Thank you to all of the dedicated teachers around the country! (2/2) https://t.co/ahHWoeQSUl

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We began this week celebrating Labor Day, and CREATE continues to express deep gratitude for the labor, sacrifice, expertise, and heart of equity-driven teachers who have remained in the profession during the hardships of the pandemic. (1/2)

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CREATE’s mission: to nurture research collaboratives & research-informed advocacy that unite university & community members to improve & protect public education. Educational & racial justice is at the core of our work. Upcoming events will honor & engage youth. #CREATE4edjustice

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We are thankful for her contributions and excited about the great work she will surely do in her new role. Congratulations incoming Vice Provost Chavous! #CREATE4edjustice #GoBlue
https://t.co/YmgYgRqFE5 (3/3)

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This week we celebrate the accomplishments of University of Michigan Professor, & the former director of the National Center for Institutional Diversity (NCID), Tabbye Chavous (1/3)

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as she soon starts her new post as U-M’s vice provost for equity and inclusion & chief diversity officer. Along with being a phenomenal justice-driven leader for U-M and NCID, Tabbye Chavous has served on CREATE’s inaugural advisory board. (2/3)